Apple Dried Cherry And Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing Recipe
This stunning Apple, Dried Cherry & Pecan Salad, adapted from a Mountain Town Station Brewing Company recipe (Bon Appetit, Sept 2002), is the perfect holiday side dish or light lunch! Easy to make yet impressive to serve, this recipe features crisp apples, sweet dried cherries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy maple-dijon dressing. Easily customizable – substitute dried cranberries for cherries, use glazed or spiced pecans, or swap pears for apples. Adjust the dressing for your preferred creaminess by altering the sour cream, vinegar, and oil.
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How to Make Apple Dried Cherry And Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing
**Make the Dressing:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar until smooth.
Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil until the dressing thickens slightly.
Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
**Prepare the Salad:** In a large bowl, gently toss together 5 cups mixed greens, 1 medium apple (cored and thinly sliced), 1/2 cup dried cherries, and 1/2 cup pecan halves.
Add enough dressing to lightly coat the salad. Don't overdress!
Divide the salad evenly among serving plates.
Sprinkle the remaining pecan halves over each salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information(Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
69g
Fat
20g
Carbs
7g
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How long does it take to make Apple Dried Cherry And Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing?
Apple Dried Cherry And Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.
How many calories are in Apple Dried Cherry And Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing?
Apple Dried Cherry And Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing has approximately 320.8 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 41 g fat.
What ingredients do I need for Apple Dried Cherry And Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing?
The key ingredients for Apple Dried Cherry And Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing are Sour Cream, Pure Maple Syrup, Red Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Salt And Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.
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